Georgia Public Service Commission

Solar advocates, however, oppose the move, citing distrust of the state's Public Service Commission.

The agreement would lower the utility’s rate hike request by nearly 40%.

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Utility's CFO says the $2.9 billion rate increase is necessary.

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State regulators are set to vote on the controversial rate increase on December 20.

Witnesses for the PSC’s Public Interest Advocacy staff say the average Smart Usage customer pays approximately $200 more per year than on a traditional rate plan.

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The utility's proposed rate hike is the first of four it is asking for in the coming years.

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